Karda

Karda is seen as a short form of Rikarda (Richarda), a female counterpart to Rikardo, which in turn has its origin in the name Richard. The meaning of the name encompasses 'the strong ruler,' 'the wealthy powerful one,' as well as 'the brave lady.'

What does the name Karda mean?

Karda is regarded as a short form of the name Rikarda (Richarda), which represents a feminine form of Rikardo, originating from the name Richard. The name stands for 'the strong ruler,' 'the wealthy powerful one,' and 'the brave lady.' Its roots lie in the Old High German language, derived from the terms rīhhi, meaning 'rich,' 'powerful,' 'rule,' 'power,' or 'ruler,' and harti, which describes 'hard,' 'strong,' 'firm,' 'brave,' or 'determined.' Karda is also interpreted as the feminine form of the Kurdish name Kardox, meaning 'the strong is born.' In general Turkish, the name refers to 'in the snow.' Other variants include Carda, Carde, Richardine, Richardis, Ricarda, Ricarra, Riccarda, Ricca, and Riccaya. The name became known through the wife of Charles III, who is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.

Where does the name Karda come from?

The origin of the name Karda is both Old High German and Kurdish, with the meaning 'the strong ruler.' In Old High German, the name is composed of the words rihhi (rich, powerful, rule, power, ruler) and harti (hard, strong, firm, brave, determined). Languages: German, Kurdish.

How do you pronounce Karda?

The pronunciation of Karda is clear and melodic. The name is two syllables and is pronounced 'Kar-da' [ˈkaʁda]. The open A-syllable is prominent and gives the name a certain breadth and warmth. The gentle R-sound in the middle creates a connection, while the final A keeps the sound open. Karda thus conveys an impression of calm and determination - down-to-earth, clear, and with unobtrusive strength.

When is the name day of Karda?

The name day for Karda is celebrated on September 18.

Popularity

In Germany, Karda is a rather rare first name. It has not been listed in the German first name charts so far. In Austria, the name reached its highest rank in 1987, coming in at 582nd place in the first name charts. From 1984 to 2024, Karda was used as a first name in Austria less than 10 times, placing it at 7,542nd. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.